Carker

If you want to spend less and it's reasonable that most of us might, try Anya Hindmarch's classic Carker bag, £ 850.

Luggage: An Open and Shut Case Tina Gaudoin 2011

Long before other luxury-goods houses (save Hermès) were thinking things through in terms of what women really wanted, Hindmarch's classic "Carker" was the workhorse for career women, transporting diaries, phones, makeup bags, wet wipes, granola bars and the occasional (in my case) pair of running shoes, all the while looking like a pulled-together, stylish option.

When It Comes to Style, It's In the Bag Tina Gaudoin 2011

‘What do you think now, Captain Cuttle?’ returned Carker, gathering up his skirts and settling himself in his position.

Dombey and Son 2007

Carker, from me, that I must recall our former conversation to her remembrance, in some surprise that it has not yet had its effect.

Dombey and Son 2007

Carker came out: and immediately afterwards that gentleman called to him.

Dombey and Son 2007

‘The first Mrs Dombey lived very happily,’ said Carker.

Dombey and Son 2007

‘We, in the City, know you better,’ replied Carker, with a smile from ear to ear.

Dombey and Son 2007

‘If the dog’s teeth have entered the leg, Sir — ‘began Carker, with a display of his own’

Dombey and Son 2007

Carker, without the least reference to his proposed master.

Dombey and Son 2007

Lifting the latch softly, Carker crept out, and shutting the jangling gate after him with as little noise as possible, hurried off.

Dombey and Son 2007